# FACTBOX: BRICS association profile

https://mins.news/en/item/54545

- TASS, 2026-09-11 12:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2186149

> The 18th BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12-13 in New Delhi under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The agenda includes national-currency settlement mechanisms and cooperation on artificial intelligence, technology, energy and critical infrastructure. Founded in 2006 on Russia’s initiative, BRICS now has 10 permanent members and 12 partners.

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